The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstock
The use of anaesthetics to lower stress in fish farming activities and other routine operations is common in aquaculture. Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda/powder is a recognised and accepted anaesthetic substance commonly used in aquaculture. However, this is not the case in some develo...
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| description | The use of anaesthetics to lower stress in fish farming activities and other routine operations is common in aquaculture. Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda/powder is a recognised and accepted anaesthetic substance commonly used in aquaculture. However, this is not the case in some developing countries such as Zambia, thus limiting the fish farmers’ options of using cheaper locally available chemicals as anaesthetic agents in fish culture. Our study aimed at assessing the anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate on greenhead tilapia broodstock. A total of 90 Oreochromis macrochir broodstock (weight 160 ± 10 g and length 169 ± 10 mm) were exposed in triplicates to a sodium bicarbonate bath solution at concentrations of 0.0, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0 and 30.0 g/L; and fish per transparent plastic tank (20 L) were used. Induction and recovery time were monitored using a stopwatch. The results of this study revealed a significant effect (P < 0.001) of sodium bicarbonate on both the induction and recovery time for O. macrochir broodstock. Survival rate was 100% and fish resumed normal swimming and feeding soon after the experiment. We therefore recommend sodium bicarbonate to be used as an anaesthetic owing to its availability and affordability. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b8a8a182d9714674b3e36abd7817b3af2022-12-22T01:31:58ZengElsevierEgyptian Journal of Aquatic Research1687-42852020-06-01462195199The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstockOliver J. Hasimuna0Concillia Monde1Malawo Mweemba2Albert Nsonga3Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Department of Fisheries, Solwezi Aquaculture Research Station, P.O Box 110025, Solwezi, Zambia; Copperbelt University, Kapasa Makasa University Campus, Department of Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, P.O Box 480195, Chinsali, Zambia; Corresponding author at: Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Department of Fisheries, Solwezi Aquaculture Research Station, P.O Box 110025, Solwezi, Zambia.Copperbelt University, Kapasa Makasa University Campus, Department of Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, P.O Box 480195, Chinsali, ZambiaCopperbelt University, Kapasa Makasa University Campus, Department of Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, P.O Box 480195, Chinsali, ZambiaCopperbelt University, Kapasa Makasa University Campus, Department of Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, P.O Box 480195, Chinsali, ZambiaThe use of anaesthetics to lower stress in fish farming activities and other routine operations is common in aquaculture. Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda/powder is a recognised and accepted anaesthetic substance commonly used in aquaculture. However, this is not the case in some developing countries such as Zambia, thus limiting the fish farmers’ options of using cheaper locally available chemicals as anaesthetic agents in fish culture. Our study aimed at assessing the anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate on greenhead tilapia broodstock. A total of 90 Oreochromis macrochir broodstock (weight 160 ± 10 g and length 169 ± 10 mm) were exposed in triplicates to a sodium bicarbonate bath solution at concentrations of 0.0, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0 and 30.0 g/L; and fish per transparent plastic tank (20 L) were used. Induction and recovery time were monitored using a stopwatch. The results of this study revealed a significant effect (P < 0.001) of sodium bicarbonate on both the induction and recovery time for O. macrochir broodstock. Survival rate was 100% and fish resumed normal swimming and feeding soon after the experiment. We therefore recommend sodium bicarbonate to be used as an anaesthetic owing to its availability and affordability.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687428519300895Sodium bicarbonateAnaesthetic dosageAnesthetic efficacyInduction timeRecovery timeOreochromis macrochir |
| spellingShingle | Oliver J. Hasimuna Concillia Monde Malawo Mweemba Albert Nsonga The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstock Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Research Sodium bicarbonate Anaesthetic dosage Anesthetic efficacy Induction time Recovery time Oreochromis macrochir |
| title | The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstock |
| title_full | The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstock |
| title_fullStr | The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstock |
| title_full_unstemmed | The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstock |
| title_short | The anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) on greenhead tilapia (Oreochromis macrochir, Boulenger 1912) broodstock |
| title_sort | anaesthetic effects of sodium bicarbonate baking soda on greenhead tilapia oreochromis macrochir boulenger 1912 broodstock |
| topic | Sodium bicarbonate Anaesthetic dosage Anesthetic efficacy Induction time Recovery time Oreochromis macrochir |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1687428519300895 |
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